Mud Lake Park: Campsite 40

This 80 foot pull through gravel site is available with 50 amp electricity and a water hookup. Modern accessible shower/restroom facilities are located in the center of campground with a trailer dump station adjacent to the showerhouse.

Reservations must be made 4 days in advance of the date of reservation - for example to make a Friday reservation, you must reserve the site no later than Monday of that week.

Please read the Facility Contract for additional details and note the No Refund Policy. Mud Lake Park offers additional electric and non-electric campsites that are available on a first come, first serve basis.
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Location

Mud Lake Park is located 6 miles north of Dubuque off of Mud Lake Road. Travel north on Highway 52 until you reach the town of Sageville. A BP gas station is located on the corner of Highway 52 and Sherril Road. Turn Right on Sherril Road and take the next right onto Mud Lake Road. Brown county park signs are located from Highway 52 north to the park entrance to help guide visitors to the park.

Amenities

Firewood is available for purchase at $5/bundle located next to shower house. A dumpster is available on site for refuse disposal.

Dump station

Electricity

Fire ring

Firewood available

Handicap Accessible

Picnic Table

Pressurized water

Restroom

Shower facilities

Fees

Camping Rate: $24.00/per night

Reservations may be made up to ONE YEAR in advance.

One additional tent may be placed on site only for children under the age of 18 at no additional charge.

Hours of Operation & Seasons

Park Hours: 6:00a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Closures

Water and modern shower/restroom facilities are closed approximately from November 1st through May 1st.

Permits

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Rules and Regulations for Mud Lake Park: Campsite 40

Facility Contract for Mud Lake Park: Campsite 40

Rental Contract Agreement

Rental Contract Agreement

(Please read prior to making any reservations)

By your agreement with these terms and conditions, you represent that you are 18 years or older and that you are authorized to make the reservation on behalf of your camping party. You further agree to assume full responsibility for the acts, negligence or omissions of the members of your group while utilizing said facilities.

Additionally, you agree that you have read and understand the CANCELLATION and REFUND POLICIES concerning this reservation, and have also read and understand the FACILITY CONTRACT information.

You are reserving a facility in a Dubuque County park. ALL COUNTY PARK RULES AND STATE LAWS ARE ENFORCED.

CHECK-IN / CHECK-0UT

·Check-in time is after 3:00 p.m.

·Checkout time is before 2:00 p.m.

·There will be no taking down or putting up of camping units after 10:30 p.m.

GETTING INTO YOUR CAMPSITE

·A camping unit is required. A camping unit is defined as a tent, trailer or motor vehicle specifically designed for such use as a temporary residence at a camp area. A camper with an additional tent or a tent with a second tent is allowed for the registered campers minor children only.

·Set up your camping unit on the reserved site and post your camping receipt on the provided site marker.

·Confirm your arrival at the self registration kiosk by submitting a self registration envelope with name/address/ and reservation confirmation number.

GENERAL INFORMATION

·Violation of any state law or county regulation by any member of a camping party is cause for revocation of the camping privilege and the entire camping party may be required to leave the area.

·A camping party consists of no more than four (4) person(s) or is your immediate family of dependent children that will be occupying this campsite.

·No camping party or camping unit of any kind shall occupy any camp area for more than 14 days.

·No camping unit shall be left unoccupied for more than 24 hours. Unattended camping equipment beyond the 24 hour limit is subject to impoundment. Camping equipment which may be impounded shall be removed and disposed of as provided by law.

·It is unlawful for more than one camping party to occupy a campsite.

PARKING

It is unlawful to park any motor vehicle other than in a designated parking area. Vehicle(s) parked at a camp site where a camping pad is available must be parked on the camping pad not the roadway. If parking is not available on camping pad, vehicle(s) must park in designated areas.

PETS

Pets must be kept on a leash at all times (leash not to exceed six feet).

Pets shall not be left unattended outside the camping unit.

CLEAN-UP

You are required to cleanup the campsite and surrounding area –returning them to the condition you received them.

Plan to have your campsite cleaned and people departed prior to the scheduled checkout time.

GARBAGE

All garbage and litter must be placed in proper receptacles. Dumpster are located at each campground - DO NOT put garbage in campfire rings

FIREWOODOut of state firewood is prohibited. Campers may be required to provide a “proof of origin certification” for firewood in their possession.

Remember, “ BUY LOCAL, BURN LOCAL.”

BEER / WINE REQUIREMENTS

Keg beer and liquor are prohibited in all DCCB areas.

VISITORS

· All visitors (other than registered overnight campers) must depart the area by park closing time, 10:30 PM.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy

Please understand at the time of booking your reservation you immediately prohibit other people from reserving & utilizing that campsite - they, therefore, go elsewhere to locate a campsite for that date.

Name of person on said contract will be the only person who can cancel or reschedule a camping reservation. All cancellations or requests to reschedule date of reservation cannot be done online and must be made by calling the Dubuque County Conservation Office at least (14) business days in advance of the original reservation date. Conservation office phone number (563) 556-6745. Monday-Friday – 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Refund Policy

Refund Policy

The reservation fee you have paid will be refunded in full when cancellation occurs due to circumstances beyond the Conservation Board’s control (i.e.- fire, flooding, natural disasters, damaged facilities, etc.-at the discretion of the Conservation Board)